Greater LA Regional Office
In the Greater Los Angeles region, we seek to impact local P-16 education policies by identifying opportunities to influence and hold local decision-makers accountable to be more equity-minded on issues specific to emergent bilingual students, transitional kindergarten, increasing educator diversity, expanding dual enrollment opportunities, and supporting FAFSA/CADAA application completion. We prioritize students of color and multilingual learners, especially those experiencing poverty – including those from Black, Latinx, Asian, Pacific Islander, and Native American communities.
In 2018, Ed Trust–West expanded to Southern California. In the Greater Los Angeles region, we seek to impact local P-16 education policies by identifying opportunities to influence and hold local decision-makers accountable to be more equity-minded on issues specific to emergent bilingual students, early childhood education, increasing educator diversity, expanding dual enrollment opportunities, and supporting FAFSA/CADAA application completion. We prioritize students of color and multilingual learners, especially those experiencing poverty – including those from Black, Latinx, Asian, Pacific Islander, and Native American communities.
Goals in Greater LA
What We Do
Listen
To be responsive to the needs and experiences of folx in the field; we listen to community partners and other strategic partners to understand the challenges and opportunities related to educator diversity, multilingual learners, curriculum and instruction, and college access and success in Los Angeles County.
Convene
We convene partners and participate in coalitions in Los Angeles County to coalesce on efforts specific to educator diversity, college access and success, and multilingual learners.
Equip
We equip partners with information, data, and strategic support to advance local education equity efforts through our CORE Collective program, FIERCE Fellowship, Educator Advisory Council (EAC), reports, and publications.
Impact
We seek to impact local P-16 education policies by identifying opportunities to influence and hold local decision-makers accountable for decisions related to educator diversity, multilingual learners, and college access and success.
Focus Areas
We focus on policy issues aligned with Ed Trust–West’s 2024 Policy Agenda and Strategic Plan.
This includes:
- Transitional Kindergarten
- Multilingual Learners
- Racially and Linguistically Diverse Educator Workforce
- Curriculum and Instruction
- College Access and Success
Current Partners and Work in the Region
CORE Collective Members
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Parent Organization Network
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BLU Educational Foundation
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Black Educator Advocates Network
FIERCE Fellows from the following institutions:
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Pasadena City College
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UC Riverside
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UCLA
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CSU Long Beach
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Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Coalitions
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English Learner Consortium
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Charting the Course to Equity Coalition
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AB 1705 Coalition
Research Partners
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Greater LA Education Foundation
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EDMG
Strategic Advisors from the following organizations:
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Crystal Stairs
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Mt. San Antonio College
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Congregations Organized for Prophetic Engagement
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TGR Foundation
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Californians Together
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Catalyst California
Greater LA Staff
Greater LA Resources
- Don’t Hold Us Back: The Impact of Remediation in Los Angeles Community Colleges
- Los Angeles County Data Equity Walk
- Compton Male Teacher of Color Network Bright Spot From the Field
- The Education Trust–West in the Greater Los Angeles Region
- Pathway to Proficiency: Implementing the English Learner Roadmap in Los Angeles County
- Reviewers: Supporting the African American Learner: A Guide for Transforming Beliefs, Systems, and Practices for Black Students
- At A Crossroads: A Comprehensive Picture of how African American Youth Fare in Los Angeles County Schools
- College-bound or not, kids need tough classes
- New Report Shows that LAUSD Already has Teaching Staff Needed to Offer “A-G” Curriculum to Every Student
- Understanding and Implementing the A-G Rigorous Curriculum in Los Angeles High Schools
- Preparing LAUSD High School Students for the 21st Century Economy: We have the way, but do we have the will?